Do you have a child? The rules went back to before 2020. 2020 and 2021 had special rules, there was no age limit and you didn't need a child. And there is no lookback provision.
If you are under 25 or over 65 you need a qualifying child to get the EIC.
EIC Qualifications
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/what-are-the-qualifications-for-the-ea...
